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In ‘To a Daughter Leaving Home’, how does the poet present the speaker’s feelings about her daughter? (24 marks, unseen poetry section C)

When approaching the unseen poetry task, it's important to write a clear, structured essay with relevant information about the authorial methods used. The student shouldn't panic about not being familiar ...

AM
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How can I write a good introduction

An introduction begins an essay in the most clear and concise way possible. It's important to immediately state what texts you'll be analysing and refer to any authors using their whole name the first tim...

KL
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What's the first thing I should do when responding to an exam question?

Firstly and most importantly, I would recommend reading the question carefully, making sure you understand it. If there is a passage that comes alongside it, do give yourself time to read carefully and se...

AM
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Jane Austen uses the character of Mrs. Bennett to provide both humour and social commentary. Discuss.

As the first character to speak in Pride and Prejudice¸ Mrs. Bennett is established as a key character. Austen uses her to introduce the novels main themes of marriage and social status in a comi...

TD
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How do I sit an exam on a Shakespeare play that I don't even understand?

First of all - Shakespeare is written in old English, and there are some words he uses that no one understands - even the experts! So don't be too hard on yourself. But often what makes Shakespea...

DN
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